Difference between revisions of "platform.hw"
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platform.hw() returns a numeric value that indicates the CPU speed of the host hardware. The higher the number, the faster the hardware. | platform.hw() returns a numeric value that indicates the CPU speed of the host hardware. The higher the number, the faster the hardware. | ||
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| + | ! Return value !! Host platform | ||
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| + | | 3 || TI-Nspire ClickPad (B&W) and CX handheld devices | ||
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| + | | 7 || Computer software or Web Player | ||
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| + | This is useful to determine how short the period of a [[timer]] can be set. You can precisely know what device is in use by combining that with the [[platform.isColorDisplay]]() function, for example. | ||
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{{Since|3.2}} | {{Since|3.2}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 2 June 2013
platform.hw is a function that is part of the platform library.
platform.hw() returns a numeric value that indicates the CPU speed of the host hardware. The higher the number, the faster the hardware.
Examples :
| Return value | Host platform |
|---|---|
| 3 | TI-Nspire ClickPad (B&W) and CX handheld devices |
| 7 | Computer software or Web Player |
This is useful to determine how short the period of a timer can be set. You can precisely know what device is in use by combining that with the platform.isColorDisplay() function, for example.
This has been introduced in TI-Nspire OS 3.2 (Changes).
Syntax
platform.hw() with no arguments.
